KTM motorcycles which are manufactured in India by Bajaj Auto will start producing Husqvarna bikes by the year 2020.
The plant which is located in Chakan is currently manufacturing over 100,000 units of KTM bikes particularly the 125 Duke, 390 Duke, RC125 and RC390.
Bajaj plans to double those numbers when they start producing the highly-awaited 2017 Husqvarna 401 series by the end of 2019.
Austria’s leading motorcycle manufacturer KTM has big plans for 2020 which involves total global domination with the assistance from India’s Bajaj Auto. Part of their plan is to start rolling out Husqvarna bikes at the Chakan manufacturing plant by the end of 2019. (more…)
Motosikal KTM 390 Duke 2017 telah dilancarkan di Malaysia pada 26 September 2017 dengan slogan “Are you DUKE enough?“
Diinspirasikan oleh saudaranya yang lebih besar dan lebih berkuasa, motosikal KTM 390 Duke R 2017, motosikal Duke tahap permulaan ini tertumpu kepada prestasi serta rekaan.
Dengan tanda harganya yang terletak di bawah sedikit daripada paras RM30,000, motosikal 390 Duke yang baru ini adalah salah sebuah motosikal naked tahap permulaan yang paling lengkap di pasaran buat masa ini.
The 2017 KTM 390 Duke was launched here in Malaysia on 26 September 2017 with the slogan “Are you DUKE enough?”
Heavily inspired by its bigger and more powerful brother, the 2017 KTM Super Duke R, this entry-level Duke is all about design and performance.
With a price tag just below the RM30,000 mark, the new 390 Duke is one of the most well-equipped entry-level naked bike in the market to date.
When the all-new 2017 KTM 390 Duke was launched just a couple of weeks ago, it came with a very bold catchphrase that has been stuck in our heads until today. What did KTM Malaysia meant when they presented everyone with the question “Are you DUKE enough?” (more…)
KTM Malaysia organized the KTM 250 Duke and KTM 390 Duke Media Ride
The route ran through city traffic, Karak Highway and up Bukit Tinggi
The new Dukes are more refined and even more fun to ride than before
Hot on the heels of the KTM 250 Duke and KTM 390 Duke official last night (click here for the news), KTM Malaysia had organized a special program for the motoring media today (27th September 2017).
Known as the KTM 250 Duke & KTM 390 Duke Media Ride, members of the media were given the privilege to test ride both the new models for day.
The Media Ride began from the eCity Hotel, just after a heavy rain squal.
Inspected up close, the new 250 Duke and 390 Duke are much more refined with good build quality, fit, finish and feel. Gone are the ill-fitting panels and seemingly wayward welds on the frame. Gone too are the aluminium engine hangers of old – the engine is now attached directly to the frame. The paintjob is also even throughout.
The spec sheet quoted an increase of 30mm in the seat height. Some of us were concerned how it would affect average Malaysian who are shorter in stature compared to their Caucasian counterparts. But the rear spring sags downwards like a dirtbike as soon as we got on and most of us, including me who is only 167cm tall could place one foot flat on the ground or have both feet reaching terra firma comfortably.
The redesigned seat was also comfortable and doesn’t feel like a piece of plywood painted black. It was comfy, wide and long.
The rider’s triangle – relationship of the seat to the footpegs and handlebar – has been revised for a much more comfortable reach. The handlebars are closer to the rider and set at just the correct height, without being too sporty or too upright. The footpegs were also placed high enough without being too rear set. The handlebar is narrower, like a naked sportbike’s instead of being wide like a motocrosser’s.
KTM Malaysia had prepared seven 250 Dukes and eight 390 Dukes. I started out on the 250 Duke when we left the hotel. We surprised as soon as we thumbed the starter button. Gone is the “loose piston” sound, replaced with a smooth throb (although muted).
The Duke 250’s instrument panel had been carried over from the previous models, thus finding the information I sought took only a quick glance.
We headed to Bukit Tinggi, via the Karak Highway. We opened up as soon as we hit the NKVE. the 250 pulled smoothly through its rev range. There was a little vibration as expected from a single-cylinder motorcycle, but it was definitely much smoother this time around.
There was also an appealing “vroom” from the new exhaust and airbox below the tank.
We were expecting the 250 Duke to lack the grunt to punch through traffic, but we were pleasantly surprised to find that it could actually hold its own. The engine started to lose its breath at around 125 km/h but still pulled to 137 km/h in my hands, ( I was being careful as it was a new bike and I didn’t want to hurt it) but another journo had hit a tad over 140 km/h.
While that doesn’t sound a lot, bear in mind that it’s a one-cylinder engine and the speedometer is super accurate, plus the fact that these bikes have not being broken in.
The 250 Duke’s handling was predictably agile as it cut through the heavy traffic.
I switched over the 390 Duke at BHP Gombak. Facing me immediately was the new TFT-display and control buttons on the left handlebar. They reflected those on the 1290 Super Duke R.
The engine fired up to a soft rumble, you knew there’s was something more substantial in there, compared to the 250 Duke.
Right from the off, the 390 Duke had a big torque, belying its 373cc. I kid you not, it felt like a bigger engine.
Out on Karak Highway, the 390 Duke’s engine pulled hard for its size and cleanly through its RPM range. But what was more enjoyable was how that torque and power was put to work around corners. Whereas you’d normally downshift for more push off a corner, you could usually select a higher gear and just leave it there, making it especially fun when charging up Bukit Tinggi.
It has to be said that KTM had chosen the best location to highlight the characters of both bikes by choosing Bukit Tinggi. The feeder road is only one lane up and down, and the corners are sharp with many decreasing ones.
Both Dukes flicked through them so keenly there were many occasions when I realized that I didn’t countersteer.
The suspension doesn’t throw you around like potato chips in a bag now and they certainly didn’t wobble or pump up and down in corners.
The 390 Duke’s front brake was mighty impressive too. A one-fingered pull was usually enough for most occasions.
Needless to say, we came away very impressed with the new Dukes. Stay tuned for the full review soon!
New KTM 250 Duke and KTM 390 Duke have been launched tonight
The KTM 250 Duke is priced from RM 21,730 (incl. 6% GST)
The KTM 390 Duke is priced from RM 28,800 (incl. 6% GST)
One City USJ, 26th September 2017 – The KTM 250 Duke and KTM 390 Duke has been launched to a great reception tonight.
The launched of the KTM 200 Duke in 2012 caused a sensation short of a revolution in the small capacity naked sportbike market. For it marked the introduction of a motorcycle that performance in terms of speed (for a 200cc bike), handling and braking, wrapped in a frame and bodywork that was different from anything before it.
The KTM 390 Duke was launched soon after to even more resounding success, followed by the KTM 250 Duke, which had racier features such as a slipper clutch.
Since then, KTM’s rivals have launched models to rival the Duke’s success, prompting KTM to refresh the smaller Dukes.
KTM Malaysia had launched the new 1290 Super Duke R earlier this year, then when pictures of the new baby Dukes started circulating on the internet.
Instead of following the same template across the range, KTM has taken the step to give both the 250 and 390 new looks for their own identities. Yet, the styling of both models still unmistakenly within the Duke’s family’s looks.
KTM 250 DUKE
The new 250 Duke has received what KTM calls, “… more than just an aggressive makeover.”
KTM has given the new KTM 250 Duke a newly designed headlamp, reminiscent of the 2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R.
The new styling also brings along a bigger fuel tank (now 13.4 litres up from 11.1 litres), redesigned seats for sporty yet comfortable for long rides whether solo or with a passenger.
The Austrian manufacturer’s lay to claim has always been READY TO RACE, hence performance is always high on the list.
The 248.8cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, single-cylinder engine packs a healthy 30 bhp, which is sent through a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch for smoother corner entries. Spent gasses exit through a new exhaust system.
The forks are upsided-down WP (of course), but now features open-cartridges. The advantages are lighter weight and ease of maintenance due to fewer parts.
The frame and bolt-on sub-frame are also new.
Its lightweight steel trellis frame has been updated. The wheelbase is 10mm shorter for more agility, while the rider’s seat is now 30mm taller at 830 mm.
WP single shock, adjustable for preload, 150 mm travel
Front brakes
Single 300 mm disc, single-piston radially mounted caliper
Rear brake
Single 230 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper
ABS
Bosch MB9.1 Two channel
Front tyre
110/70-ZR17
Rear tyre
150/60-ZR17
FRAME & DIMENSIONS
Frame
Steel trellis
Swingarm
Two-sided, cast aluminium
Trail
95 mm
Rake
25 degrees
Wheelbase
1357 mm
Seat height
830 mm
Dry weight
147 kg
Fuel capacity
13.4 litres
KTM 390 DUKE
The new KTM 390 Duke has similarly been updated, but the changes are more extensive.
It’s overall appearance has taken on its top sibling’s – the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R – appearance. The headlamp takes its inspiration directly from the latter complete with split LED day running light and headlamp. The fuel tank and its flanks have also been updated for a fiercer look.
The new 390 Duke also features a multi-function, multi-colour TFT instrument cluster similar to the 1290 Super Duke R’s. The display adjusts its brightness automatically depending on ambient lighting. It also features Bluetooth connectivity to a smartphone and is now controllable from the handlebar switches.
But it’s underneath all these new panels that matters the most.
The new model now features a Ride-by-Wire throttle, for smoother throttle response. The 390cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve, single-cylinder engine has been upgraded to produce an impressive 44 bhp and 37 Nm of torque.
Additionally, a slip-and-assist clutch is featured in the new 390 Duke, compared to the previous model. The slip function eliminates rear tyre chatter in the event of aggressive downshifting, while the assist function helps to lighten clutch lever pull, besides performing as a self-servo function to apply more pressure on the plates when accelerating to ensure power is fully transmitted to the transmission.
The engine and chassis components are then attached to the new frame and bolt-on subframe.
With the increase in go, KTM didn’t forgo the stop department either. The new bike now features a larger, 320mm front brake disc with a Bosch ABS system providing a safety net.
Bajaj telah mengumumkan bahawa mereka akan memulakan pengeluaran motosikal Husqvarna dengan menyertakan pengeluar motosikal dari Sweden itu dalam kerjasama pengeluaran dengan KTM.
Kerjasama pengeluaran ini akan menyaksikan motosikal Husqvarna Svartpilen dan Vitpilen 401 dikeluarkan dari kilang Chakan milik Bajaj yang terletak di India yang telah pun mengeluarkan model-model KTM berkapasiti kecil.
Bajaj telah menyatakan bahawa mereka mensasarkan untuk mengeluarkan sekitar 100,000 model KTM dan Husqvarna menjelang penghujung tahun ini dan menggandakannya pada tahun berikutnya jika semuanya berjalan dengan lancar.
Bajaj has announced that they’ll kick-start the production of Husqvarna motorcycles by bringing into a production partnership with KTM.
The production partnership will see the Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 into production at Bajaj’s Chakan factory located in India which has been producing small capacity KTM models.
Bajaj stated that they have set their eyes on churning out around 100,000 KTM and Husqvarna models by the end of this year and will double that next year if all goes well.
Bajaj Auto Ltd has finally made a crucial and important decision to boost the production of Husqvarna motorcycles by bringing the brand into a production partnership with KTM. This interesting move will indeed enhance the output of Husqvarna and feed the demands of the market. (more…)
Satu kerjasama antara Adventure Cycles Philippines Inc. bersama dengan KTM AG telah mengumumkan sebuah kilang pengeluaran baru yang akan dibuka di Filipina.
Kilang terbaru ini akan menjadi pusat utama yang akan menumpukan pemasangan empat model jalanan KTM; KTM 200 Duke dan 390 Duke bersama dengan KTM RC 200 dan RC 390.
Kilang ini akan memenuhi permintaan pengeluaran tahunan sebanyak 10,000 buah motosikal untuk membekalkan rantau itu dan negara China dengan model berkapasiti kecil.
A joint-partnership between Adventure Cycles Philippines Inc. together with KTM AG has announced a new production plant to be opened in the Philippines.
This new plant will be the main centre focusing on assembling four of KTM’s street models; the KTM 200 Duke and 390 Duke together with the KTM RC 200 and RC 390.
The said plant will cater to an annual production of 10,000 lines off its assembly lines to supply the region with KTM’s small capacity models as far as China.
As part of their long term plant to further strengthen the brand’s name in the Asian region, Adventure Cycles Philippines Inc. together with KTM AG has come up with a new joint-venture endeavour with plans to build a new assembly plant. The said plant will cater to an annual production of 10,000 lines off its assembly lines. (more…)
Menurut laporan oleh MCN, sebuah KTM Duke janaan-elektrik sedang dalam usaha pembangunan oleh pengeluar Austria itu.
Gambar intipan telah tersebar di atas talian dengan jelas menunjukkan sebuah KTM 390 Duke dengan apa yang kelihatan seperti sebuah kotak berbentuk petak dalam casisnya yang berkemungkinan adalah perumah unit bateri.
KTM telah pun terlibat dalam pengeluaran ‘dirt bike‘ elektrik untuk suatu masa sekarang dengan rangkaian E-Ride seperti Freeride E-SX, E-SM, dan E-XC.